DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TESTING Sample Clauses

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TESTING. 37.1. The parties recognise the legislative obligations on the Employer to ensure the workplace is free from drugs and alcohol. 37.2. All Employees are to comply with: (a) the provisions of legislation relating to carrying out rail safety work free from drugs and alcohol; (b) Employer initiated drugs and alcohol testing, and any associated programs (e.g. rehabilitation). 37.3. All Employees may be subject to random testing. Employees will also be tested where it is suspected that they are functioning or attempting to start work under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Similarly, Employees will be tested following any incident or accident. Employees who breach the Employer’s standards or who refuse to agree to testing will be subject to counselling and/or disciplinary action. 37.4. The parties will, through the Peak Consultative Committee, monitor the implementation of the drug and alcohol testing programs, and the implications of any legislative amendments that may occur subsequent to the certification of this Agreement.
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DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TESTING. 33.1 The parties recognise the legislative obligations on the Employer to ensure the workplace is free from drugs and alcohol. 33.2 All Employees are to comply with: (a) the provisions of legislation relating to carrying out rail safety work free from drugs and alcohol; (b) Employer initiated drugs and alcohol testing, and any associated programs (e.g. rehabilitation). 33.3 All Employees may be subject to random testing. Employees will also be tested where it is suspected that they are functioning or attempting to start work under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Similarly, Employees will be tested following any incident or accident. Employees who breach the Employer’s standards or who refuse to agree to testing will be subject to counselling and / or disciplinary action. 33.4 The parties will, through the Peak Consultative Committee, monitor the implementation of the drug and alcohol testing programs, and the implications of any legislative amendments that may occur subsequent to the certification of this agreement. 33.5 The parties agree to establish and monitor a trial of oral fluid testing for substances as part of the employer’s testing regime, in consultation with Employees, their representatives taking into account the requirements of the Regulator. 33.6 The Procedure for the trial of “oral fluid testing” shall be developed via a consultative process using a working party which will include employer, Employee and Union representation. Once the procedure has been developed within the agreed timeframe the working party will make a recommendation to the Chief Executive. 33.7 Following the completion of the consultative process, the working party will make a recommendation to the Chief Executive. 33.8 The Trial will be introduced within 3 months of Chief Executive Approval. 33.9 All Drug and Alcohol testing will be carried out by duly accredited testing practitioners in accordance with the appropriate Australian Standards, and be conducted in a manner and place that preserves the integrity of the testing regime and the dignity and personal integrity of the Employee. 33.10 Employees who record a non-negative result from oral-fluid testing during the trial will be required to submit a urine sample for testing and may be removed from duty and paid as per master roster or normal rostered working as applicable for a period of no more than five days while sample of urine testing is confirmed.
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DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TESTING. Section 1. Drug /Alcohol Free Workplace. All District workplaces shall be drug and alcohol free. Employees are prohibited from the unlawful manufacture, dispensing, distribution,
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DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TESTING. It is every employee's obligation to present themselves fit for work in a condition free from alcohol and the undue influence of any illegal, prescription or pharmaceutical drugs that in any way may affect their ability to safely perform their duties". Blood alcohol for levels in excess of zero. Drugs to determine if an employee has presented for work or has been consuming illicit drugs whilst they have been employed. The consumption of illicit drugs or alcohol during the course of employment or being under the influence of illicit drugs or alcohol during the course of employment is strictly prohibited. Any Employee found to be under the influence of illicit drugs or alcohol during the course of employment will have disciplinary action taken against them. At the sole discretion of the company, disciplinary action may include dismissal.
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DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TESTING. Parties to this Agreement acknowledge that drugs and alcohol are contrary to safe work practices.
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Related to DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TESTING

  • DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING Employees may be tested for drugs and/or alcohol pursuant to the provisions of the Employer's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which is attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement as if more fully set forth herein.

  • Alcohol Testing Alcohol testing will be conducted by using an evidential breath-testing device (EBT) approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A screening test will be conducted first. This initial screening may be accomplished using a saliva test kit. If the result is an alcohol concentration level of less than 0.02 percent, the test is considered a negative test. If the alcohol concentration level is 0.02 percent or more, a second confirmation test using the EBT will be conducted. The procedures that will be utilized by the lab for collection and testing of the specimen are attached hereto as Appendix A.

  • Drug and Alcohol Policy 67.1 The Parties agree to apply the Drug and Alcohol Management Program (as amended from time to time) contained in Appendix G. 67.2 The Employer may refer an Employee affected by drugs or alcohol to the services provided by Incolink.

  • Substance Abuse Testing The Parties agree that it is in the best interest of all concerned to promote a safe working environment. The Union has no objection to pre-employment substance abuse testing when required by the Employer and further, the Union has no objection to voluntary substance abuse testing to qualify for employment on projects when required by a project owner. The cost and scheduling of such testing shall be paid for and arranged by the Employer. The Union agrees to reimburse the Employer for any failed pre-access Alcohol and Drug test costs.

  • Drug Testing (A) The state and the PBA agree to drug testing of employees in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., the Drug-Free Workplace Act. (B) All classes covered by this Agreement are designated special risk classes for drug testing purposes. Special risk means employees who are required as a condition of employment to be certified under Chapter 633 or Chapter 943, F.S. (C) An employee shall have the right to grieve any disciplinary action taken under section 112.0455, the Drug-Free Workplace Act, subject to the limitations on the grievability of disciplinary actions in Article 10. If an employee is not disciplined but is denied a demotion, reassignment, or promotion as a result of a positive confirmed drug test, the employee shall have the right to grieve such action in accordance with Article 6.

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